PNP-PIO Chief PBGen. Randulf Tuaño confirmed that the Philippine National Police is not included in the list of government agencies that will implement a four-day workweek.

“Malinaw na po ang naihayag ng Malacañang na hindi po kasama ang mga law enforcement unit, particular po ang Philippine National Police at BJMP po,” he said

[“The statement of Malacañang is clear. The law enforcement unit, particularly the Philippine National Police and BJMP, is not included.”]

PBGen. Tuaño also stated that the administrative staff is not included in a condensed workweek, as they play a critical role in the PNP.

The four-day workweek was declared by President Bongbong Marcos Jr. on March 6, 2026, as a strategy to conserve energy consumption. This measure is initiated due to the oil crisis linked to the Middle East conflict.

“Simula sa Lunes, ika-9 ng Marso, pansamantala nating ipapatupad ang four-day workweek sa ilang tanggapan ng ehekutibo. Hindi kabilang dito ang mga nagbibigay ng emergency o pangunahing serbisyo, gaya ng mga pulis, bumbero, at mga tanggapan na nagbibigay ng frontline services sa publiko.” he said

[“Starting Monday, the 9th of March, we’ll temporarily implement the four-day workweek in some offices of the executive branch. Sectors that provide emergency and primary services, such as the policemen, firemen, and other offices that provide frontline services to the public, are not included.”]

Despite the 5-day workweek, the PNP assures to limit non-essential travel and electricity consumption in cooperation with the order of President Bongbong Marcos Jr.

“Inaatasan ko ang lahat ng ahensya ng ating pamahalaan na magtipid at magbawas ng sampu hanggang dalawampung porsyento sa konsumo ng kuryente at gastos sa petrolyo,” PBBM said on March 6

[“I am directing all government agencies to conserve and limit the electricity consumption and fuel expenses to 10% to 20%”]

With reports from Lea Ylagan

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